Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Japanese escorts in the Battle of the Atlantic

Japanese escorts could contribute usefully in the Atlantic if Britain supplied Asdic sets or helped retrofit the ships for Allied anti-submarine work.

Anti-Submarine WarfareAsdicBattle of the AtlanticEscort VesselsJapanese Navy
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Question

How useful would Japanese escorts be in the Battle of the Atlantic, and could Japan equip them with Asdic?

Short answer

They would be useful, and Britain could supply or retrofit Asdic so the ships could join Allied anti-submarine operations.

Notes

Japanese escorts could make a useful contribution to the Battle of the Atlantic. Japan could build Asdic if Britain supplied the necessary equipment or knowledge. Existing ships could also be refitted with it. The alliance would therefore offer a way to adapt available hulls for Allied anti-submarine operations.